US Central Command forces began launching additional strikes against Iran at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, according to a post on the social media platform X. The strikes were described as part of an ongoing campaign to degrade Iran's capability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The statement on X indicated that the operations aim to limit Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the strategically vital waterway. No further details on the number of weapons used or casualties were provided in the post.

The action follows earlier US statements that it would continue to target Iranian assets that pose a risk to free navigation in the region. The announcement did not mention any coordination with allied forces or any change in the rules of engagement. The post did not disclose any financial figures or cost estimates associated with the strikes.